CPSC, Saks Incorporated Announce Recall of Boys' Vests
USCPSC, Saks Incorporated Announce Recall of Boys' Vests
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The elastic toggle cord on the end of the zipper pulls can loosen and come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled vests are red nylon/blue fleece reversible zippered vests sold in toddler sizes 2T through 4T. They were sold under the URIT and Parisian Kids brands. The zipper pulls have black and white checkered elastic toggles on the ends. There is a front zipper and three pocket zippers. Labels sewn into the front side pocket read in part "Parisian kids" or "URIT" and "MADE IN KOREA SEE REVERSE FOR CARE."
Affected Products
Boys' vests
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Saks-Incorporated-Announce-Recall-of-Boys-Vests |
| Title | CPSC, Saks Incorporated Announce Recall of Boys' Vests |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/saks-vest.jpeg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled boys' vest |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/vest-toggle.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled elastic toggle on boys' vest |
| Hazards › Name | The elastic toggle cord on the end of the zipper pulls can loosen and come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | Saks has received one report of a toggle coming off. No injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. |
| Products › Name | Boys' vests |
| Products › Type | Clothing (Children) |
| Products › Category I D | 1887 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 14,500 |
| Recall I D | 805 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the vest immediately and return the vest to any Saks store for a refund. |
| Importers › Name | Saks Incorporated, of Birmingham, Ala. |
| Retailers › Name | Department stores including Parisian, Carson Pirie Scott, Younkers, McRae's, Proffitt's, Bergner's, Herberger's and Boston Store nationwide sold the vests, from July 2000 through January 2001, for about $24. |
| Recall Date | 2001-05-31T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled vests are red nylon/blue fleece reversible zippered vests sold in toddler sizes 2T through 4T. They were sold under the URIT and Parisian Kids brands. The zipper pulls have black and white checkered elastic toggles on the ends. There is a front zipper and three pocket zippers. Labels sewn into the front side pocket read in part "Parisian kids" or "URIT" and "MADE IN KOREA SEE REVERSE FOR CARE." |
| Recall Number | 01164 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information on this recall, contact CPSC at (800) 638-2772 anytime. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-03-04T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | South Korea |
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